The Last Whale Singer

  • Rated PG
  • 1hr 31m

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Director:

Reza Memari

Producer:

Maite Wokoeck

Writer:

Reza Memari, Greg Nix

Release Date:

Jun 5, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 31m

Synopsis

When a monstrous creature escapes from a melting iceberg, a self-doubting teenage humpback whale must face his fears and dive into the darkest depths with his friends, to discover a mystical song that can save the oceans from destruction.

Cast

  • Vincent Tong
  • Lisa Ortiz
  • Priyanka
  • Chimwemwe Miller
  • Bruce Dinsmore
  • Jen Viens
  • Jenna Wheeler-Hughes
  • Jessica Kardos
  • Elizabeth Neale
  • Matthew Kabwe
Moviegoers are saying
"The Last Whale Singer" emerges as a polarizing German animated adventure that divides audiences between those who find it a refreshingly dark family film and others who consider it unwatchable whale abuse. While some praise its sinister undertones and unexpected final act that transforms the typical self-discovery narrative, many viewers struggle with inconsistent animation quality, confusing plotlines, and genuinely unpleasant whale songs that should be the film's centerpiece.
Top Mentions
Nightmare-Fuel-for-Kids
Whale-Abuse-Cinema
German-Animation-Oddity
Inconsistent-Visuals
Dark-Family-Film
Ocean-Psychedelia
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3.1
  • Jun 30, 2026

    Would have helped if the actual whale songs were nice to listen to...

    15 Likes
    PUNQ
    PUNQ
    Jun 6, 2026

    a decent film and a good fantasy film for the family. the animation is well done, the direction and story are pretty good.

    11 Likes
    Moviebuffgrant Grant Atkins
    Moviebuffgrant Grant Atkins
    Feb 12, 2026

    Vorsichtige Brainrot-Empfehlung! Im Micro-Genre des Fisch-Animationsfilms etwas über „Finding Jesus“, weil perverser und düsterer. Tod, Unheil, auf der Suche nach dem Jenseits die ganze Zeit fast ersticken & als Wal selbstbestimmt ans Land legen zur selbstgeisselnden…

    10 Likes
    mitc
    mitc
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    May 30, 2026

    I watched it just for Y's dub (in czech)

    8 Likes
    Iamgabca
    Iamgabca
    Jun 9, 2026

    The only redeeming part of this was the gay seahorse god

    8 Likes
    kairi
    kairi
    Jun 5, 2026

    My friends were right, this is whale abuse :/

    7 Likes
    Ethan99
    Ethan99
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    Jun 8, 2026

    Watched it half way through and then gave up on it. I’m done and I don’t care, got up and went in another theater instead to see scary movie. Don’t snitch tho (:

    7 Likes
    Martin🤡
    Martin🤡
    May 27, 2026

    Really felt seen by Izzy, the sea cucumber who constantly poops.  (Fun and very sweet movie!) Full review 

    7 Likes
    Clayton Walter
    Clayton Walter
    Jun 5, 2026

    2:30 pm The Last Whale Singer. Starring Juice Box from Sausage Party, the father of the main character in Cyberbully, and Angry Woman from Scream 6. Honestly I’ve warmed up a bit to this movie since watching it. Could’ve been much worse. Could’ve also been way way better.

    6 Likes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Last Whale Singer (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Last Whale Singer (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 31min long.
What's The Last Whale Singer (2026) about?
When a monstrous creature escapes from a melting iceberg, a self-doubting teenage humpback whale must face his fears and dive into the darkest depths with his friends, to discover a mystical song that can save the oceans from destruction.
Who's the cast of The Last Whale Singer (2026)?
  • Vincent Tong as Vincent
  • Lisa Ortiz as Lester the Penguin
  • Priyanka as Ora
  • Chimwemwe Miller as Humphrey
  • Bruce Dinsmore as Walter
  • Jen Viens as Bolt, Yellow Fish Mother
  • Jenna Wheeler-Hughes as Darya
  • Jessica Kardos as Izzy, Yellow fish daughter
  • Elizabeth Neale as Deb
  • Matthew Kabwe as Y
Who's the director behind The Last Whale Singer (2026)?
Reza Memari directed The Last Whale Singer (2026).
Who produced The Last Whale Singer (2026)?
Maite Wokoeck produced The Last Whale Singer (2026).